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The entire world population is changing and Canada is no different. Canada’s demographics have been shifting. In 2015, the first version of the National Seniors Strategy publication was launched to recognize Canada’s policy response to our national aging population. By the year 2035, seniors over 65 years of age will represent one in four […]
The winter weather is upon us again—it is that time of the year. The leaves are on the ground, and we have all experienced the first snow/blizzard. First of all, there is a lot to be thankful for. We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and more. Now, we look forward to Christmas, and […]
Recently, my sister texted me wanting to know who had mom’s cinnamon bun recipe. An acquaintance told me she loved her Bubba’s Borscht soup recipe and a friend gave me a jar of homemade grape jam that her husband prepared from grapes he had grown. There are cut from old magazines, written on 2 […]
When I was teaching Middle School years ago, I was always astonished at the solemness and quiet reflection of students as they sat in their seats during our assembly for Remembrance Day. These normally robust, energetic and distracted teenagers were able to sit silently, watching and reflecting as images of Peace Keepers, World […]
The other day a friend dropped off a book for me to read and then informed me that it was also made into a movie. I know that I often am disappointed when I watch the show after I have envisioned other characters in my mind while I am enchanted by the pages I […]
One of my favorite cartoons is Maxine – an older, crusty woman with a sarcastic sense of humour. One of her recent ones encapsulates this. She makes me smile. In these days of change, never ending negative news and projections of sadness and despair in terms of economy, lives, jobs, emotions, social gatherings […]
Did you know that the government of Canada has selected days, weeks and months that feature health awareness? As an organization, you are also able to submit a health promotional event to Health Canada; however not all events are recognized. Last month’s Awareness campaigns included Arthritis, Craniofacial, and Prostate Cancer to mention a few […]
Many of us might remember our first Brownie camera. I was elated as a young girl being able to take my camera on our trip as a family to the mountains. I was mesmerized by the snow caps, the power of the majestic rocks, forests of green firs and the overall spectacular views. When we […]
Just recently, a friend of mine called to let me know that she had to put her cat, Benny, down. She and her 92 year old father were very upset, as Ben is a member of the family and has brought comfort to both of them. She shared the idea that there should […]
A credit card provides a short term loan usually at high interest. The credit card allows you to purchase and borrow money from the credit card issuer to pay for it. The credit card issuer is the financial institution that offers credit cards. You have to pay back the money you have borrowed. The […]
